“Shoplifters” – A Poignant Exploration of Chosen Families in Japan
Introduction: “Shoplifters,” directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, stands as a masterful piece of Japanese cinema that delves into the intricate dynamics of a non-traditional family. Released in 2018, the film follows a group of individuals who, connected by circumstance rather than blood, form a makeshift family engaged in unconventional survival methods. Through the lens of the…